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CF52 GGA

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,071 mi
Last recorded38,071 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 GGA
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 38,071 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 38,009 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn uneven

Pass 22 Jul 2012 29,547 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,396 miles

near side front tyre outer wall cut

Fail 25 Jul 2011 26,396 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,549 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 20,539 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 15,892 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 15,892 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 10,537 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 5,348 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 1,260 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 4,920 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 4,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?

Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
6,781
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 909
Headlamp aim too low 451
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 374
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 343
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CF52 GGA is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 68,924 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Vel Satis fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CF52 GGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Vel Satis typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Vel Satis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CF52 GGA registered?

CF52 GGA is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 13 November 2002.

Is CF52 GGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF52 GGA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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